Black Desert, Egypt

In Egypt, travelers will have an opportunity to visit one of the most unusual sandy regions in the world, the Black Desert. It was forming through thousands of years by volcanic activity that took place in the area. Now, the desert is strewn with black stones of hardened lava. In some places, you can see majestic hills covered with black stones. Other parts are large plains with lands of orange to brown color.

Grim and at the same time extremely attractive landscape seems unearthly. Tourists come to admire it from all over the world. The Oasis of Bahariya and another outstanding natural attraction of Egypt, the White Desert, are located close to the Black Desert. The uninhabited and absolutely lifeless desert attracts not only curious tourists, but also professional photographers. At certain times of the day, you can make unique images, as the shadow play forms even more amazing scenery.

The Black Desert has its unique character, Crystal Mountain, that is often called the Jewel of the Desert. It consists of the quartzite crystals and looks incredible in rays of sun. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found quite by accident. Local residents for several years used the minerals to build the road. When researchers realized the uniqueness of this place, the Crystal Mountain has been taken under protection. Today, it is a must-see destination of all tours in the desert. Next - Painted Desert